Kenney Reservoir Fishing
A 336-acre Colorado reservoir in Rio Blanco County at 5,277 feet.
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Kenney Reservoir at a glance
Kenney Reservoir holds around 336 surface acres within Rio Blanco County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 5,277 feet. Access runs through Kenney Reservoir. For gas and groceries, Rangely sits roughly 4 miles off. It falls inside the Northwest Region on CPW maps.
Anglers come here for black crappie, channel catfish, common carp, green sunfish, rainbow trout and trout, by the CPW list. Trailers back in at 1 boat ramp. Boating allowed: Motor boats (gasoline). Reaching it is easy; crowds are medium, CPW says. CPW winter status: ice fishing status unsure.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Every chip for Kenney Reservoir comes from a CPW list, a state record or the trout stocking report.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Putting in at Kenney Reservoir
- Kenney Reservoir boat rampboat ramp, ANS inspection
Walk-up spots at Kenney Reservoir
- Kenney Reservoir fishing access near Rangely, Rio Blanco County 2accessible fishing area
- Kenney Reservoir fishing access near Rangely, Rio Blanco Countyaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout, 5,277 ft
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Bag limits at Kenney Reservoir
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Smallmouth bass | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
CPW splits some limits by drainage, and Kenney Reservoir falls west of the Continental Divide. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at Kenney Reservoir unless a special rule says otherwise.
The special regulation entry for Kenney Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Kenney Reservoir | No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie. | p. 26 |
Special regulations as printed in the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 11 to 39, checked against CPW Chapter W-1 (as approved 13 November 2025); retrieved October 2026.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Recent trout releases at Kenney Reservoir
Catchable trout reached Kenney Reservoir often enough to earn 2 listings on the CPW report; the last is September 11, 2024.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| March 15, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
Measuring Kenney Reservoir against close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenney Reservoir | 336 | 5,277 | 1 | yes | |
| Rio Blanco Lake | 27 miles east | 108 | 5,760 | 1 | |
| Scenery Pond | 32 miles east | 5 | 6,616 | 0 | yes |
| Axial Basin Lake | 51 miles east | 26 | 6,265 | 0 | yes |
| Sleepycat Ponds | 55 miles east | 3 | 6,758 | 0 | yes |
| Avery Lake | 57 miles east | 229 | 6,989 | 2 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
What sits near Kenney Reservoir
Lakes to pair with Kenney Reservoir
- Rio Blanco Lake27 miles east
- Scenery Pond32 miles east
- Axial Basin Lake51 miles east
- Sleepycat Ponds55 miles east
- Avery Lake57 miles east
Mountain and plains towns near Kenney Reservoir
- Rangely5 miles
Counties holding part of Kenney Reservoir
- Rio Blanco Countyseat: Meeker
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Planning notes for Kenney Reservoir in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for Kenney Reservoir?
It lies in Rio Blanco County, CPW Northwest Region, about 4 miles from Rangely.
How much surface does Kenney Reservoir spread across when full?
The outline measures about 336 acres, at about 5,277 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at Kenney Reservoir?
1 boat ramp on the CPW layer, Kenney Reservoir boat ramp included.
Which species does CPW list for Kenney Reservoir?
The CPW roster names black crappie, channel catfish, common carp, green sunfish, rainbow trout and trout.
How many trout can I keep at Kenney Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Special rules for it sit in the table above.
How much is a one-day license for Kenney Reservoir?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
How often does CPW stock Kenney Reservoir?
Yes: 2 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (2 in 2024); latest September 11, 2024.
Where do anglers at Kenney Reservoir get supplies?
Pack everything; no listed store is within 30 miles.
What does CPW say about ice at Kenney Reservoir?
ice fishing status unsure, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Plan a Colorado day at Kenney Reservoir
Fees, stamps and special rules sit on the license page.